WCA July 2014

Technology news Polyethylene mould for Ametek AMETEK SCP, a manufacturer of underwater cable and connector solutions for military and commercial applications, has added polyethylene (PE) moulding capability to its factory

specialities. Polyethylene

has

long been recognised as a preferred material for subsea cables and terminators due to its low-moisture abso- rption properties, long life and high reliability. The company now has the capability to custom mould polyethylene subsea

❍ Moulded polyethylene connector and cables from Ametek SCP

cable splices, breakouts and connector terminations, both at the factory and for in-the-field terminations. In addition to the new mould equipment, Ametek has developed a Navy-approved process that effectively moulds polyurethane to a polyethylene jacketed cable. The company produces custom electrical and optical connectors, cable assemblies and hull penetrators that are widely found on the US submarine fleet as well as many other of the world’s navies. It also provides electrical interconnect solutions for a wide range of extreme environments, including undersea, oil field, nuclear and aerospace, that draw upon the extensive knowledge of submarine systems and expertise in electrical connector and data transmission technologies. Ametek SCP – USA Website : www.ametekscp.com Long-term UV test results Not content with putting its labels through demanding product testing, UK manufacturer of labelling solutions Silver Fox ® is now subjecting its labels to long-term accelerated ultra-violet (UV) weathering. The test, being conducted by the independent test laboratory Materials Technology Ltd in accordance with ISO 4892-3 Method A cycle 1 (outdoor simulation), covers Silver Fox’s: • Fox-Flo ® zero-halogen tie-on cable labels • Endurance ® Pipeline ID tape ISO 14726, in various background colours • Endurance ® Pipeline ID Tape BS 4800, in various background colours According to Materials Technology, accelerated UV weathering can have a number of effects on exposed samples – for example, changes in colour. Other effects, such as surface chalking, can also result in apparent colour changes to the samples and in some extreme cases even disintegration. Silver Fox – UK Website : www.silverfox.co.uk

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